Asbestos Testing & Sampling
Bulk samples of drywall mud, ceiling texture, floor tile, insulation or siding sent to a lab before you cut, sand or demolish anything in a pre-1990 Calgary home.
From $65 per sample Sampling visit in an hour or two; lab results usually within a few days
- Bulk sampling of drywall mud, ceiling texture and plaster
- Floor tile, sheet vinyl and mastic samples
- Vermiculite and pipe insulation samples
Learn More Asbestos Abatement & Removal
Removal of asbestos drywall compound, textured ceilings, floor tile, pipe insulation and siding by trained workers, with the notification, containment and clearance the job needs.
From $4 per sq ft A single room can take a day or two; whole-house work runs a week or more
- Drywall joint compound and plaster removal
- Textured and popcorn ceiling removal
- Vinyl floor tile, sheet flooring and mastic
Learn More Vermiculite Insulation Removal
Removal of loose vermiculite attic and wall insulation, which can contain asbestos, before an attic renovation, an insulation upgrade or a sale.
From $5,000 per attic One to three days for a typical attic, plus lab time for the sample
- Lab test of a vermiculite sample first
- HEPA vacuum removal under containment
- Attic and block-wall vermiculite
Learn More Mold Inspection & Air-Quality Testing
Finding the moisture source behind mold in a Calgary home, measuring how far it has spread, and knowing when air testing is worth paying for and when it is not.
From $200 per inspection An inspection visit takes a few hours; lab samples add a few days
- Moisture source tracing with meters and photos
- Size and extent measured against the Health Canada bands
- Attic, basement and crawlspace checks
Learn More Mold Remediation
Removal of mold-damaged drywall, insulation and finishes under containment, drying the space, and fixing the moisture source so it does not come back.
From $500 per job Two days to two weeks depending on the area and drying time
- Containment and HEPA air scrubbing
- Removal of mould-damaged drywall, insulation and carpet
- Cleaning and drying of framing and concrete
Learn More Lead Paint Removal
Safe removal or covering of lead-based paint in Calgary homes built before 1960, and on the exteriors of homes built up to 1990, without sanding, heat guns or dust.
Quote only A few trim pieces in a day; whole exteriors take longer
- Lab or x-ray testing of painted surfaces
- Chemical stripping or encapsulation instead of sanding
- Dust containment and household protection
Learn More Hazardous Materials Assessment
A pre-renovation or pre-demolition survey that identifies asbestos, lead, mold and other hazards room by room, so the permit paperwork and the contractor's scope are right before anyone starts.
Quote only A day on site for a house; report within a week or two with lab results
- Room-by-room survey of suspect materials
- Sampling and lab analysis included in scope
- Asbestos, lead paint and mould in one report
Learn More Post-Abatement Clearance & Air Testing
Independent air sampling and inspection after asbestos abatement, and a post-remediation check after mold work, so you know the space is ready before anyone moves back in.
From $200 per area Sampling takes a few hours; lab results in a day or two for PCM, longer for TEM
- Final air sampling inside the containment
- Third-party consultant, independent of the abatement crew
- Clearance letter for the City's demolition inspection
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